Path to World War I: A Crash Course European History Quiz

What traditional causes of World War I were taught decades ago?

• Global warming

• Technological advancements

• Alliance system, arms build-up, secret treaties, nationalism, and imperialism

• Social media influence

How did social and cultural changes contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

• They were irrelevant

• They caused disorientation and fear, contributing to tensions

• They eased tensions between nations

• They led to a more educated populace

What was a significant effect of the Dreyfus Affair?

• Increased trust in the French legal system

• Decrease in newspaper sales

• Growth of anti-Semitism and social divisions

• Strengthening of the French military

What role did nationalism play in the pre-war period?

• It decreased the likelihood of war

• It contributed to tensions and conflicts

• It unified diverse ethnic groups

• It was irrelevant

What was the primary goal of Bismarck's alliance system?

• To isolate France

• To prevent wars or manage them

• To expand German colonies

• To start a war with Russia

What was the significance of the 'entente cordiale'?

• It was a trade agreement between Germany and Britain

• It was a military and diplomatic alliance between France and Britain

• It was a cultural exchange program

• It was a peace treaty ending colonial disputes

How did the alliance system change under Kaiser Wilhelm II?

• It became more inclusive

• It focused on peaceful diplomacy

• It strengthened ties with Russia

• It dissolved existing treaties and sought new colonial expansions

What was a direct consequence of militarization in Europe?

• Massive build-up of armies and weapons

• Increased sense of security among civilians

• Decreased military spending

• Improved international relations

What triggered the First Balkan War?

• Economic sanctions against Serbia

• The assassination of a political leader

• Balkan governments' aggression against the Ottoman Empire

• A dispute over sea access

How did misinformation contribute to the pre-war environment?

• It was insignificant

• It led to better-informed decisions

• It clarified international relations

• It contributed to dis-ease, confusion, and polarization